Ryota Igarashi learned that he throws the forkball using the same grip Hiroshima's Hiroki Kuroda uses to throw a slider. He thinks it might have something to do with the fingers: he uses his index finger instead of his middle finger when throwing the ball. Source: Nikkan Sports 1/31/2015

Nippon Ham Fighters

The Fighters held a press conference for Brandon Laird and Jeremy Hermida on Saturday. Source: official announcement

Sho Nakata weighed 106 kilograms before he left to train in Hawaii. He returned at ninety-eight kilograms. Source: Nikkan Sports 1/31/2015

Chiba Lotte Marines

The first round of major roster moves could come on February 16, after intra-squad games on February 14 and 15. Kagoshima Ni-gun camp is slated to begin on February 17. Source: Sports Hochi 1/31/2015

Seibu Lions

Tomoya Mori is a candidate for the Samurai Japan team that will be playing two international games in March. Source: Sponichi 1/31/2015

There will be a new seating area on the third base side at Seibu Prince Dome this season. Construction has already started. The section should be ready for the Orix series that begins on March 27. Source: Daily Sports 1/31/2015